PM and Corbyn praise NHS staff in festive messages bbc.com

Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pay tribute to NHS staff and other public sector workers.
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn have both paid tribute to NHS staff and other public sector workers in their Christmas messages.

Mr Johnson used his first festive message as prime minister to thank those staff working over the holiday.

He also expressed "solidarity" with Christians around the world who face persecution for their beliefs.